Its story mans quest gain position US Control Line Scale World Championships team started Stafford B-24 kit RC design modifying itfor line-operated bellcrank control system also carries digital signals various operation functions via servos Alongthewayhediscovered newtechniquesto him shares U Dick Byron R THE 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Kiev USSR very obvious aircraft used competition did perform up expectations flight proficiency required placing near top FAI Scale World Champs competi tion whether Control Line Radio Con trol models performance flight cluding different options can perform bit important static scoring instances flight score has meant difference between winning losing returned Soviet Union decided another aircraft absolute must Texan flying simply sufficiently competi tive However first problem deciding prototype aircraft model miniature got some clues attended 1983 Scale team trials Louisville KY Jeff Perez B-17 seen fly times previously still impressive plane made up mind multi-engine airplane way go advantage having multi-engine flight option also aesthetic influence seems impress judges fliers too started build C-47 changed mind decided build modify Jack Stafford B-24 kit Radio Control Control Line Scale purposes found suitable documentation 62 Model Aviation Top Port-side view authors beautifullyfinished B-24 Liberator Originaiiy Jack Stafford kit Radio Controi modified FAI Controi Line Scale Above Close up main gear retract mechanism Additionai gear above motor gives wheels extra retracting time author desired achieve appropriate scaie effect 4 Left close-up nose art Princess photographically enlarged copied Aerodata magazine emulsion peeled off paper doped fuselage covered dope fuel-proofing Right gun turret panel line detail aircraft first painted silver followed olive drab An X-Acto knife used etching-in panel lines Photos author Aerodata International No 11 Phillip J R Moyes printed Visual Art Press Ltd Oxford England colored threeview drawings other detailing book ample good rendition B-24 However didnt stop spent hours substantial amount money obtain other printed material showing construction techniques de tailing full-size B-24 began construction anticipated major under taking Surprisingly converting RC model CL difficult people seem imagine Because Stafford B-24 has foam wing conversion much simpler would have case built-up wing model size weight requires substantial control system Having built CL Stunters decided same type control system should used B-24a nylon bellcrank pivoting threaded shaft bearings through center wing However stance used Sig nylon bellcrank fitted over 10-3 2 shaft affording great strength bellcranks diameter Mounting bellcrank sturdily center gravity CG main thing dowhile also being sure cleared internal gadgets decided use electronic control system operate functions options basic layout internal controls engine throttles retractable land ing gear operating flaps rotating gun turret figured out before oould get very far construction old EK RC system would have converted operation through control lines conversion went KRD Products 5620 State Ave Kansas City KS 66101 Ken Wilson KRD previously has done such rework Mike Stott Mike Gretz Bill Hamey others converted system direct servo control minimal charge system transmits controlling pulses through control lines decoder model thereby allow ing proportional control rotating gun turret either direction operating flaps throttles retractabale landing gear landing gear major problem plane no way couple both nose gear main gear together servo still have removable wing Fortunately able purchase KRD Products very old Wing Manufacturing retract mechanism operate nose gear unit seemed workable solution servos tried just did have power retract nose gear properly Although noisy powerful unit does job very well main gear different solution required aircraft has 4-in-dia wheels very heavy mounted very long landing gear weight combined leverage powerful system needed able use Janco unit built Jack Stolly Texas though required modification properly work gear time frame Continued page 140 August 1985 63 Left frisketas applied tothe canopy photo showsthe layout method proper canopy painting Right main cockpit frisket place masking tape removed throttle quadrant console just example exquisite detail common throughout entire model Nec essary well competitions Close-up details tail turret Because 1880 far back detailing must done weight conservatIon mind achieve desired CG adding ballast stripes packaged sheet form 36 inches long contain six lengths 18 running feet width A6 I, -in striping trimsheet eight 20 inches suitable making insig nias lettering trimsheet package contains easy-to-follow instructions making size lettering both straight slanted straight edge sharp mod eling knife careful adherence instruc tions some imagination should allow create special designs lettering exact scale model familiar Coverite Graphics products am sure note 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 will get brochure Camouflage color formulas Four new camouflage color formulas have released Pettit Paint Company Inc makers Hobbypoxy paints new colors contemporary USAF air craft use four-color camouflage scheme Dark Tan Medium Green Dark Green Light Gray Dark PLASTICIZER FOR ACRYLICS AND DOPES STOPS CRACKING AND CHIPPING Tan Medium Dark Greens used upper wing surfaces fuselage tail assembly Light Gray used bottom entire plane Aircraft using four-color camouflage include combat aircraft Vietnam War well pres ent-day operational jet- propellerdriven aircraft new formulas follows Dark TanFS 30219 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts HlO White two parts H49 Cub Yellow part H70 Gray part H81 Black Medium GreenFS 34102 four parts H65 Bright Red three parts H49 Cub Yellow three parts H81 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green part H70 Gray part HlO white Dark GreenES 34079 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts H33 Stinson Green two parts H81 Black part H47 Bright Yellow Light GrayES 36622 twelve parts H1O White five parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray Depending need matte gloss finish above formulas should mixed 11 basis following hardeners matte finish mix mulas H05 Flat Hardener gloss finish mix formulas H02/H06 Gloss Hardener Send ideas photos CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 RC CL B-24/Byron Continued page 63 desired pictures shows retract unit after modified addition nylon gear manu factured old servo gears added third gear allows 20 sec retract time produces about 35 lb power flight centrifugal force work will take about much force gear retract properly reliably After having previous difficulties retracting gears decided use extra-large Du-Bro ball links -in piano wire pushrods achieve very positive uplock downiock system works very well will retract landing gear minimal amount strain landing gear has separate battery pack operate does rotating turret radiofor total three on-board battery packs throttles operated retract servo smooth transition extra power just case linkage system between bellcrank throt tles seemed somewhat confusing first using Kraft engine mounts have hole through back able easily fabricate bellcrank system trans fer motion bellcranks above wing ones bottom engine nacelles setup easily works throt tles four 05 25s used power plane B-24 recently completed written after being progress two winters propellers started out Zinger 10-7s shaped formed put together hubs Making props lot work well worth effort non-scale props detract tremendously Scale model ENGLISH FLAIR KITS SEND FOR DETAILS DEALERS INQUIRE Pre-Cut Balsa & Ply Parts Preformed Wire Hardware Tanks Spun Aluminum Cowls Also Available Magnatilla & Puppeteer _____ MORLEY USA ARCHDALE DR LOTTE NC 28210 cej 0-0 t5 .. 2 140 Model Aviation SOUTHERNS SORGHUM & FLEXALL THE STANDARD CONTACT ADHESIVE FOR SHEETING FOAM WINGS WILL NOT ATTACK STYROFOAM CORES DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Hamilton OH 45013 213 738-1576 SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR BARONETTE 9795 49 span 35-45 2 stroke 35-50 4 stroke LEGIONAIRE 9595 52 span 30-40 2 stroke 35-40 4 stroke Send $100 Cash Check Stamps 32 Page Tabloid size illustrated DISCOUNT Catalog Sent 1st Class Mail COMET COX FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GIJILLOWS JETCO K&B PACTRA PECK POLYMER PERFECT SIG STERLING SULLIVAN TOP FLITE & OTHERS PENN VILLEY HODDY CENTER 97 Main St Lanalm Pa 19446 215 655 32663660 0 7 Eu OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$160 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes O9toSOsize $250 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $300 Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop Parts Peoeof P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 242-5967 1 printing markings model except nose art handpainted using frisket method Some better frisket material have used manufactured Ohio Graphic Art Sys tems 26055 Emery Rd Warrensville Hts OH 44128 product very flexible yet can easily removed first steps painting canopy nose Irisket method demark canopy flamework -in tape lay down frisket open areas trimming k X-Acto knife tape removed remained frisket painted over Frisket removed left very fine painted canopy structure thing must noted using frisket system must allow paint cure minimum 24 hours preferably 48 tends allow Erisket shrink slightly pull away edges use too much paint will find paint releasing canopy 2rea unwanted result found ightly trim around frisket very tharp X-Acto knife order cleanly emove frisketa bother like esults painting such items word Princess side firsttrace iton frisket preferably aid light box table light underneath piece frosted glass apply model trim outline painted found impossible remove frisket though lightly wet-sanding 600-grit wet-or-dry paper able remove frisket after sanding through very fine edges technique just stumbled upon worked very well Control Line B-24 weighs 13 lb 7 oz present detailing complete perhaps few ounces will added engine has its own 4-oz fuel tank Flight testing planned springtime Ed Before issue reaches readers though B-24 will difficult transport end lot handle feel encouraged results will worthwhile base finish model Hobbypoxy II wanted fiberglass entire plane great difficulty determining hold glass applying epoxy Experimenting 3Ms No 77 low-tack adhesive found could spray specific areas plane individually allowing about 30 sec drying would hold glass cloth position epoxy applied later went smoothly cloth did bunch up move around procedure able fiberglass entire wing fuselage three nights Sanding didnt go nearly fast what large size model fact didnt blot epoxy remove excess wanted use epoxy filling now model complete Im glad did though must easier ways models lights passing lights bomb lights marker lights etc found model railroad storeintended headlights steam locomotives various scales Building Scale models inter esting because different ways make find little odds ends add much realism kind project may once lifetime very rewarding minor problem encountered duplicating picture girl side fuselage Since prototype aircraft very artistic rendition going duplicate Fortunately Aero data color picture artwork Experience best flying giant scale model marketl Epoxy glass balsa and foam construction2 19~ 901nspsn2-6HP Area 1440 18-21 lbsDirect Only Plus Shipping 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canten OH 44707 Send$lferCeteleg 216484-6810 hmROUSH MFG August 1985 141 Its Time PutA Plug l Jig Motor Mounts HAL PAYNE ENTERPRISES somewhat enlarged able photographically enlarge further scale size needed simply peeled photo emulsion off paper No liquids used simply split emulsion backing X-Acto knife peeled edge down worked first time picture adhered model clear dope finally clear fuel-proofer applied over other markings hand-painted frisket method am looking forward competing trials 1986 US CL Scale Team held near Louisville KY August 2325 1985 Ed Thosedesiringto enter Scale Team Selection Programeither CL RCshould note ently deadline August 4 1985 entry fee $50 Contact John Guenther RR 1 Box 715 Borden IN47l06forapacketof information further details rewarding part hobby/sport achieve level competition thing love mostand being member US World Championships Fits mount up Sin wide last have found relIable way drill tsp engIne mounts Simply clamp mount firewall Insert pins drop engine down pins Slide guides around desired engine location Drill holes through hardened guides Move guides aside tap holes Supports wood avoid deflection drilis tap breakage Tool ready Heat treated stesi guides included dlllIng holes 4-40 end 6-32 holes Additional support block included perfect holes hand drill Money Deck Gusradtee FIy 14 plus *2 shipping charge Calif res add 6% Dealer lequlrles Welcome 31 3LU-3UOO 1843 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 team traveling team delicious frosting Ridiculous/Porter Continued page 66 pushrod bushing Cut -in piece -india brass tubing epoxy center -in hole bellcrank blank making sure perpendicular bellcrank center bearing three presently-empty holes bellcrank will filled nylon bushings Find some nylon material can carve three plugs Ya-in-dia about 1-in length Insert plugs holes plywood mold ends over side plywood hot soldering iron drill 1/16-in hole through center plug Use apiece 3/32-in music wire bellcrank pivot Two short approx -inlong pieces -in brass tubing will used side bellcrank bearing center bellcrank wing outer tubes glued center rib nylon-string suspension system elevator pushrod made 1/16m music wire Z-bends end Two music wire devises installed end holes bellcrank nylon string lead-outs will tied Bend devises shown plans little pins end bellcrank keep devises swinging around backside bellcrank fuel shutoff really quite simple wire holder made glued place pod holds fuel line piece soft iron wire bent proper shape partially pinch off section fuel line held fixed saddle soft iron wire glued straight section music wire fed back bellcrank area kicker arranged moved either direction about 6 bellcrank pinch off fuel line completely Everything arranged shutoff kicker wire moved bellcrank until bellcrank rotated 4750 its neutral position setup requires full swing bellcrank extra bellcrank movement needed kick fuel shutoff wire s little aerodynamic difference model its done top inside loop bottom outside loop using little blip excess control movement However handle/bellcrank geom etry R using custom-made units shown extra blip control movement cannot obtained normal arm/wrist movements unless youre contortionist Youve got intentionally increase control line spacing handle using free hand spread lines farther apart takes little practice get used actually quite easy places very useful new control command Precision Aerobatics flier feature model no excuse losing pattern points because engine overrun Also can quick ly kill engine event has set off too rich too lean can put minimum amount fuel needed fly pattern youll never have underrun either current preferezice fuel tanks PEANUT SCALE MODELS Kite $595 */ ZEROMILES M-18 jd PIETENPOLDRUINE PIPER CUBCOUGAR ANDRESONGIPSY MOTH MUSTANGLACEY M1OGANAGOBIE jjowernd PRAIRIE BIRD 4 $595 SPORT MODELS BABY ACE$649 ONE NIlE 28$695 ONE NITE 16$595 STRINGLESS$495 PECK ROG$195 RADIO 3LIAIPS CONTROLLED II and 13 FOOT LONGKITS OR READY TO FLY NOW IN THREE COLORS GRAY ORANGE YELLOW LOW PRICES CATUOO No 25 $150 Peck0PeIymers 2498 -MALA MESA CA 92041 NEW Monokote Matching Colors & Military Flats 142 Model Aviation -U DOHAVILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 4CYCLE9O120 SEND $200 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 CCINERITE5 BLACK fuelproof paint
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/08
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 140, 141, 142
Its story mans quest gain position US Control Line Scale World Championships team started Stafford B-24 kit RC design modifying itfor line-operated bellcrank control system also carries digital signals various operation functions via servos Alongthewayhediscovered newtechniquesto him shares U Dick Byron R THE 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Kiev USSR very obvious aircraft used competition did perform up expectations flight proficiency required placing near top FAI Scale World Champs competi tion whether Control Line Radio Con trol models performance flight cluding different options can perform bit important static scoring instances flight score has meant difference between winning losing returned Soviet Union decided another aircraft absolute must Texan flying simply sufficiently competi tive However first problem deciding prototype aircraft model miniature got some clues attended 1983 Scale team trials Louisville KY Jeff Perez B-17 seen fly times previously still impressive plane made up mind multi-engine airplane way go advantage having multi-engine flight option also aesthetic influence seems impress judges fliers too started build C-47 changed mind decided build modify Jack Stafford B-24 kit Radio Control Control Line Scale purposes found suitable documentation 62 Model Aviation Top Port-side view authors beautifullyfinished B-24 Liberator Originaiiy Jack Stafford kit Radio Controi modified FAI Controi Line Scale Above Close up main gear retract mechanism Additionai gear above motor gives wheels extra retracting time author desired achieve appropriate scaie effect 4 Left close-up nose art Princess photographically enlarged copied Aerodata magazine emulsion peeled off paper doped fuselage covered dope fuel-proofing Right gun turret panel line detail aircraft first painted silver followed olive drab An X-Acto knife used etching-in panel lines Photos author Aerodata International No 11 Phillip J R Moyes printed Visual Art Press Ltd Oxford England colored threeview drawings other detailing book ample good rendition B-24 However didnt stop spent hours substantial amount money obtain other printed material showing construction techniques de tailing full-size B-24 began construction anticipated major under taking Surprisingly converting RC model CL difficult people seem imagine Because Stafford B-24 has foam wing conversion much simpler would have case built-up wing model size weight requires substantial control system Having built CL Stunters decided same type control system should used B-24a nylon bellcrank pivoting threaded shaft bearings through center wing However stance used Sig nylon bellcrank fitted over 10-3 2 shaft affording great strength bellcranks diameter Mounting bellcrank sturdily center gravity CG main thing dowhile also being sure cleared internal gadgets decided use electronic control system operate functions options basic layout internal controls engine throttles retractable land ing gear operating flaps rotating gun turret figured out before oould get very far construction old EK RC system would have converted operation through control lines conversion went KRD Products 5620 State Ave Kansas City KS 66101 Ken Wilson KRD previously has done such rework Mike Stott Mike Gretz Bill Hamey others converted system direct servo control minimal charge system transmits controlling pulses through control lines decoder model thereby allow ing proportional control rotating gun turret either direction operating flaps throttles retractabale landing gear landing gear major problem plane no way couple both nose gear main gear together servo still have removable wing Fortunately able purchase KRD Products very old Wing Manufacturing retract mechanism operate nose gear unit seemed workable solution servos tried just did have power retract nose gear properly Although noisy powerful unit does job very well main gear different solution required aircraft has 4-in-dia wheels very heavy mounted very long landing gear weight combined leverage powerful system needed able use Janco unit built Jack Stolly Texas though required modification properly work gear time frame Continued page 140 August 1985 63 Left frisketas applied tothe canopy photo showsthe layout method proper canopy painting Right main cockpit frisket place masking tape removed throttle quadrant console just example exquisite detail common throughout entire model Nec essary well competitions Close-up details tail turret Because 1880 far back detailing must done weight conservatIon mind achieve desired CG adding ballast stripes packaged sheet form 36 inches long contain six lengths 18 running feet width A6 I, -in striping trimsheet eight 20 inches suitable making insig nias lettering trimsheet package contains easy-to-follow instructions making size lettering both straight slanted straight edge sharp mod eling knife careful adherence instruc tions some imagination should allow create special designs lettering exact scale model familiar Coverite Graphics products am sure note 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 will get brochure Camouflage color formulas Four new camouflage color formulas have released Pettit Paint Company Inc makers Hobbypoxy paints new colors contemporary USAF air craft use four-color camouflage scheme Dark Tan Medium Green Dark Green Light Gray Dark PLASTICIZER FOR ACRYLICS AND DOPES STOPS CRACKING AND CHIPPING Tan Medium Dark Greens used upper wing surfaces fuselage tail assembly Light Gray used bottom entire plane Aircraft using four-color camouflage include combat aircraft Vietnam War well pres ent-day operational jet- propellerdriven aircraft new formulas follows Dark TanFS 30219 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts HlO White two parts H49 Cub Yellow part H70 Gray part H81 Black Medium GreenFS 34102 four parts H65 Bright Red three parts H49 Cub Yellow three parts H81 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green part H70 Gray part HlO white Dark GreenES 34079 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts H33 Stinson Green two parts H81 Black part H47 Bright Yellow Light GrayES 36622 twelve parts H1O White five parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray Depending need matte gloss finish above formulas should mixed 11 basis following hardeners matte finish mix mulas H05 Flat Hardener gloss finish mix formulas H02/H06 Gloss Hardener Send ideas photos CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 RC CL B-24/Byron Continued page 63 desired pictures shows retract unit after modified addition nylon gear manu factured old servo gears added third gear allows 20 sec retract time produces about 35 lb power flight centrifugal force work will take about much force gear retract properly reliably After having previous difficulties retracting gears decided use extra-large Du-Bro ball links -in piano wire pushrods achieve very positive uplock downiock system works very well will retract landing gear minimal amount strain landing gear has separate battery pack operate does rotating turret radiofor total three on-board battery packs throttles operated retract servo smooth transition extra power just case linkage system between bellcrank throt tles seemed somewhat confusing first using Kraft engine mounts have hole through back able easily fabricate bellcrank system trans fer motion bellcranks above wing ones bottom engine nacelles setup easily works throt tles four 05 25s used power plane B-24 recently completed written after being progress two winters propellers started out Zinger 10-7s shaped formed put together hubs Making props lot work well worth effort non-scale props detract tremendously Scale model ENGLISH FLAIR KITS SEND FOR DETAILS DEALERS INQUIRE Pre-Cut Balsa & Ply Parts Preformed Wire Hardware Tanks Spun Aluminum Cowls Also Available Magnatilla & Puppeteer _____ MORLEY USA ARCHDALE DR LOTTE NC 28210 cej 0-0 t5 .. 2 140 Model Aviation SOUTHERNS SORGHUM & FLEXALL THE STANDARD CONTACT ADHESIVE FOR SHEETING FOAM WINGS WILL NOT ATTACK STYROFOAM CORES DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Hamilton OH 45013 213 738-1576 SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR BARONETTE 9795 49 span 35-45 2 stroke 35-50 4 stroke LEGIONAIRE 9595 52 span 30-40 2 stroke 35-40 4 stroke Send $100 Cash Check Stamps 32 Page Tabloid size illustrated DISCOUNT Catalog Sent 1st Class Mail COMET COX FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GIJILLOWS JETCO K&B PACTRA PECK POLYMER PERFECT SIG STERLING SULLIVAN TOP FLITE & OTHERS PENN VILLEY HODDY CENTER 97 Main St Lanalm Pa 19446 215 655 32663660 0 7 Eu OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$160 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes O9toSOsize $250 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $300 Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop Parts Peoeof P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 242-5967 1 printing markings model except nose art handpainted using frisket method Some better frisket material have used manufactured Ohio Graphic Art Sys tems 26055 Emery Rd Warrensville Hts OH 44128 product very flexible yet can easily removed first steps painting canopy nose Irisket method demark canopy flamework -in tape lay down frisket open areas trimming k X-Acto knife tape removed remained frisket painted over Frisket removed left very fine painted canopy structure thing must noted using frisket system must allow paint cure minimum 24 hours preferably 48 tends allow Erisket shrink slightly pull away edges use too much paint will find paint releasing canopy 2rea unwanted result found ightly trim around frisket very tharp X-Acto knife order cleanly emove frisketa bother like esults painting such items word Princess side firsttrace iton frisket preferably aid light box table light underneath piece frosted glass apply model trim outline painted found impossible remove frisket though lightly wet-sanding 600-grit wet-or-dry paper able remove frisket after sanding through very fine edges technique just stumbled upon worked very well Control Line B-24 weighs 13 lb 7 oz present detailing complete perhaps few ounces will added engine has its own 4-oz fuel tank Flight testing planned springtime Ed Before issue reaches readers though B-24 will difficult transport end lot handle feel encouraged results will worthwhile base finish model Hobbypoxy II wanted fiberglass entire plane great difficulty determining hold glass applying epoxy Experimenting 3Ms No 77 low-tack adhesive found could spray specific areas plane individually allowing about 30 sec drying would hold glass cloth position epoxy applied later went smoothly cloth did bunch up move around procedure able fiberglass entire wing fuselage three nights Sanding didnt go nearly fast what large size model fact didnt blot epoxy remove excess wanted use epoxy filling now model complete Im glad did though must easier ways models lights passing lights bomb lights marker lights etc found model railroad storeintended headlights steam locomotives various scales Building Scale models inter esting because different ways make find little odds ends add much realism kind project may once lifetime very rewarding minor problem encountered duplicating picture girl side fuselage Since prototype aircraft very artistic rendition going duplicate Fortunately Aero data color picture artwork Experience best flying giant scale model marketl Epoxy glass balsa and foam construction2 19~ 901nspsn2-6HP Area 1440 18-21 lbsDirect Only Plus Shipping 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canten OH 44707 Send$lferCeteleg 216484-6810 hmROUSH MFG August 1985 141 Its Time PutA Plug l Jig Motor Mounts HAL PAYNE ENTERPRISES somewhat enlarged able photographically enlarge further scale size needed simply peeled photo emulsion off paper No liquids used simply split emulsion backing X-Acto knife peeled edge down worked first time picture adhered model clear dope finally clear fuel-proofer applied over other markings hand-painted frisket method am looking forward competing trials 1986 US CL Scale Team held near Louisville KY August 2325 1985 Ed Thosedesiringto enter Scale Team Selection Programeither CL RCshould note ently deadline August 4 1985 entry fee $50 Contact John Guenther RR 1 Box 715 Borden IN47l06forapacketof information further details rewarding part hobby/sport achieve level competition thing love mostand being member US World Championships Fits mount up Sin wide last have found relIable way drill tsp engIne mounts Simply clamp mount firewall Insert pins drop engine down pins Slide guides around desired engine location Drill holes through hardened guides Move guides aside tap holes Supports wood avoid deflection drilis tap breakage Tool ready Heat treated stesi guides included dlllIng holes 4-40 end 6-32 holes Additional support block included perfect holes hand drill Money Deck Gusradtee FIy 14 plus *2 shipping charge Calif res add 6% Dealer lequlrles Welcome 31 3LU-3UOO 1843 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 team traveling team delicious frosting Ridiculous/Porter Continued page 66 pushrod bushing Cut -in piece -india brass tubing epoxy center -in hole bellcrank blank making sure perpendicular bellcrank center bearing three presently-empty holes bellcrank will filled nylon bushings Find some nylon material can carve three plugs Ya-in-dia about 1-in length Insert plugs holes plywood mold ends over side plywood hot soldering iron drill 1/16-in hole through center plug Use apiece 3/32-in music wire bellcrank pivot Two short approx -inlong pieces -in brass tubing will used side bellcrank bearing center bellcrank wing outer tubes glued center rib nylon-string suspension system elevator pushrod made 1/16m music wire Z-bends end Two music wire devises installed end holes bellcrank nylon string lead-outs will tied Bend devises shown plans little pins end bellcrank keep devises swinging around backside bellcrank fuel shutoff really quite simple wire holder made glued place pod holds fuel line piece soft iron wire bent proper shape partially pinch off section fuel line held fixed saddle soft iron wire glued straight section music wire fed back bellcrank area kicker arranged moved either direction about 6 bellcrank pinch off fuel line completely Everything arranged shutoff kicker wire moved bellcrank until bellcrank rotated 4750 its neutral position setup requires full swing bellcrank extra bellcrank movement needed kick fuel shutoff wire s little aerodynamic difference model its done top inside loop bottom outside loop using little blip excess control movement However handle/bellcrank geom etry R using custom-made units shown extra blip control movement cannot obtained normal arm/wrist movements unless youre contortionist Youve got intentionally increase control line spacing handle using free hand spread lines farther apart takes little practice get used actually quite easy places very useful new control command Precision Aerobatics flier feature model no excuse losing pattern points because engine overrun Also can quick ly kill engine event has set off too rich too lean can put minimum amount fuel needed fly pattern youll never have underrun either current preferezice fuel tanks PEANUT SCALE MODELS Kite $595 */ ZEROMILES M-18 jd PIETENPOLDRUINE PIPER CUBCOUGAR ANDRESONGIPSY MOTH MUSTANGLACEY M1OGANAGOBIE jjowernd PRAIRIE BIRD 4 $595 SPORT MODELS BABY ACE$649 ONE NIlE 28$695 ONE NITE 16$595 STRINGLESS$495 PECK ROG$195 RADIO 3LIAIPS CONTROLLED II and 13 FOOT LONGKITS OR READY TO FLY NOW IN THREE COLORS GRAY ORANGE YELLOW LOW PRICES CATUOO No 25 $150 Peck0PeIymers 2498 -MALA MESA CA 92041 NEW Monokote Matching Colors & Military Flats 142 Model Aviation -U DOHAVILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 4CYCLE9O120 SEND $200 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 CCINERITE5 BLACK fuelproof paint
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/08
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 140, 141, 142
Its story mans quest gain position US Control Line Scale World Championships team started Stafford B-24 kit RC design modifying itfor line-operated bellcrank control system also carries digital signals various operation functions via servos Alongthewayhediscovered newtechniquesto him shares U Dick Byron R THE 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Kiev USSR very obvious aircraft used competition did perform up expectations flight proficiency required placing near top FAI Scale World Champs competi tion whether Control Line Radio Con trol models performance flight cluding different options can perform bit important static scoring instances flight score has meant difference between winning losing returned Soviet Union decided another aircraft absolute must Texan flying simply sufficiently competi tive However first problem deciding prototype aircraft model miniature got some clues attended 1983 Scale team trials Louisville KY Jeff Perez B-17 seen fly times previously still impressive plane made up mind multi-engine airplane way go advantage having multi-engine flight option also aesthetic influence seems impress judges fliers too started build C-47 changed mind decided build modify Jack Stafford B-24 kit Radio Control Control Line Scale purposes found suitable documentation 62 Model Aviation Top Port-side view authors beautifullyfinished B-24 Liberator Originaiiy Jack Stafford kit Radio Controi modified FAI Controi Line Scale Above Close up main gear retract mechanism Additionai gear above motor gives wheels extra retracting time author desired achieve appropriate scaie effect 4 Left close-up nose art Princess photographically enlarged copied Aerodata magazine emulsion peeled off paper doped fuselage covered dope fuel-proofing Right gun turret panel line detail aircraft first painted silver followed olive drab An X-Acto knife used etching-in panel lines Photos author Aerodata International No 11 Phillip J R Moyes printed Visual Art Press Ltd Oxford England colored threeview drawings other detailing book ample good rendition B-24 However didnt stop spent hours substantial amount money obtain other printed material showing construction techniques de tailing full-size B-24 began construction anticipated major under taking Surprisingly converting RC model CL difficult people seem imagine Because Stafford B-24 has foam wing conversion much simpler would have case built-up wing model size weight requires substantial control system Having built CL Stunters decided same type control system should used B-24a nylon bellcrank pivoting threaded shaft bearings through center wing However stance used Sig nylon bellcrank fitted over 10-3 2 shaft affording great strength bellcranks diameter Mounting bellcrank sturdily center gravity CG main thing dowhile also being sure cleared internal gadgets decided use electronic control system operate functions options basic layout internal controls engine throttles retractable land ing gear operating flaps rotating gun turret figured out before oould get very far construction old EK RC system would have converted operation through control lines conversion went KRD Products 5620 State Ave Kansas City KS 66101 Ken Wilson KRD previously has done such rework Mike Stott Mike Gretz Bill Hamey others converted system direct servo control minimal charge system transmits controlling pulses through control lines decoder model thereby allow ing proportional control rotating gun turret either direction operating flaps throttles retractabale landing gear landing gear major problem plane no way couple both nose gear main gear together servo still have removable wing Fortunately able purchase KRD Products very old Wing Manufacturing retract mechanism operate nose gear unit seemed workable solution servos tried just did have power retract nose gear properly Although noisy powerful unit does job very well main gear different solution required aircraft has 4-in-dia wheels very heavy mounted very long landing gear weight combined leverage powerful system needed able use Janco unit built Jack Stolly Texas though required modification properly work gear time frame Continued page 140 August 1985 63 Left frisketas applied tothe canopy photo showsthe layout method proper canopy painting Right main cockpit frisket place masking tape removed throttle quadrant console just example exquisite detail common throughout entire model Nec essary well competitions Close-up details tail turret Because 1880 far back detailing must done weight conservatIon mind achieve desired CG adding ballast stripes packaged sheet form 36 inches long contain six lengths 18 running feet width A6 I, -in striping trimsheet eight 20 inches suitable making insig nias lettering trimsheet package contains easy-to-follow instructions making size lettering both straight slanted straight edge sharp mod eling knife careful adherence instruc tions some imagination should allow create special designs lettering exact scale model familiar Coverite Graphics products am sure note 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 will get brochure Camouflage color formulas Four new camouflage color formulas have released Pettit Paint Company Inc makers Hobbypoxy paints new colors contemporary USAF air craft use four-color camouflage scheme Dark Tan Medium Green Dark Green Light Gray Dark PLASTICIZER FOR ACRYLICS AND DOPES STOPS CRACKING AND CHIPPING Tan Medium Dark Greens used upper wing surfaces fuselage tail assembly Light Gray used bottom entire plane Aircraft using four-color camouflage include combat aircraft Vietnam War well pres ent-day operational jet- propellerdriven aircraft new formulas follows Dark TanFS 30219 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts HlO White two parts H49 Cub Yellow part H70 Gray part H81 Black Medium GreenFS 34102 four parts H65 Bright Red three parts H49 Cub Yellow three parts H81 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green part H70 Gray part HlO white Dark GreenES 34079 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts H33 Stinson Green two parts H81 Black part H47 Bright Yellow Light GrayES 36622 twelve parts H1O White five parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray Depending need matte gloss finish above formulas should mixed 11 basis following hardeners matte finish mix mulas H05 Flat Hardener gloss finish mix formulas H02/H06 Gloss Hardener Send ideas photos CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 RC CL B-24/Byron Continued page 63 desired pictures shows retract unit after modified addition nylon gear manu factured old servo gears added third gear allows 20 sec retract time produces about 35 lb power flight centrifugal force work will take about much force gear retract properly reliably After having previous difficulties retracting gears decided use extra-large Du-Bro ball links -in piano wire pushrods achieve very positive uplock downiock system works very well will retract landing gear minimal amount strain landing gear has separate battery pack operate does rotating turret radiofor total three on-board battery packs throttles operated retract servo smooth transition extra power just case linkage system between bellcrank throt tles seemed somewhat confusing first using Kraft engine mounts have hole through back able easily fabricate bellcrank system trans fer motion bellcranks above wing ones bottom engine nacelles setup easily works throt tles four 05 25s used power plane B-24 recently completed written after being progress two winters propellers started out Zinger 10-7s shaped formed put together hubs Making props lot work well worth effort non-scale props detract tremendously Scale model ENGLISH FLAIR KITS SEND FOR DETAILS DEALERS INQUIRE Pre-Cut Balsa & Ply Parts Preformed Wire Hardware Tanks Spun Aluminum Cowls Also Available Magnatilla & Puppeteer _____ MORLEY USA ARCHDALE DR LOTTE NC 28210 cej 0-0 t5 .. 2 140 Model Aviation SOUTHERNS SORGHUM & FLEXALL THE STANDARD CONTACT ADHESIVE FOR SHEETING FOAM WINGS WILL NOT ATTACK STYROFOAM CORES DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Hamilton OH 45013 213 738-1576 SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR BARONETTE 9795 49 span 35-45 2 stroke 35-50 4 stroke LEGIONAIRE 9595 52 span 30-40 2 stroke 35-40 4 stroke Send $100 Cash Check Stamps 32 Page Tabloid size illustrated DISCOUNT Catalog Sent 1st Class Mail COMET COX FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GIJILLOWS JETCO K&B PACTRA PECK POLYMER PERFECT SIG STERLING SULLIVAN TOP FLITE & OTHERS PENN VILLEY HODDY CENTER 97 Main St Lanalm Pa 19446 215 655 32663660 0 7 Eu OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$160 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes O9toSOsize $250 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $300 Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop Parts Peoeof P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 242-5967 1 printing markings model except nose art handpainted using frisket method Some better frisket material have used manufactured Ohio Graphic Art Sys tems 26055 Emery Rd Warrensville Hts OH 44128 product very flexible yet can easily removed first steps painting canopy nose Irisket method demark canopy flamework -in tape lay down frisket open areas trimming k X-Acto knife tape removed remained frisket painted over Frisket removed left very fine painted canopy structure thing must noted using frisket system must allow paint cure minimum 24 hours preferably 48 tends allow Erisket shrink slightly pull away edges use too much paint will find paint releasing canopy 2rea unwanted result found ightly trim around frisket very tharp X-Acto knife order cleanly emove frisketa bother like esults painting such items word Princess side firsttrace iton frisket preferably aid light box table light underneath piece frosted glass apply model trim outline painted found impossible remove frisket though lightly wet-sanding 600-grit wet-or-dry paper able remove frisket after sanding through very fine edges technique just stumbled upon worked very well Control Line B-24 weighs 13 lb 7 oz present detailing complete perhaps few ounces will added engine has its own 4-oz fuel tank Flight testing planned springtime Ed Before issue reaches readers though B-24 will difficult transport end lot handle feel encouraged results will worthwhile base finish model Hobbypoxy II wanted fiberglass entire plane great difficulty determining hold glass applying epoxy Experimenting 3Ms No 77 low-tack adhesive found could spray specific areas plane individually allowing about 30 sec drying would hold glass cloth position epoxy applied later went smoothly cloth did bunch up move around procedure able fiberglass entire wing fuselage three nights Sanding didnt go nearly fast what large size model fact didnt blot epoxy remove excess wanted use epoxy filling now model complete Im glad did though must easier ways models lights passing lights bomb lights marker lights etc found model railroad storeintended headlights steam locomotives various scales Building Scale models inter esting because different ways make find little odds ends add much realism kind project may once lifetime very rewarding minor problem encountered duplicating picture girl side fuselage Since prototype aircraft very artistic rendition going duplicate Fortunately Aero data color picture artwork Experience best flying giant scale model marketl Epoxy glass balsa and foam construction2 19~ 901nspsn2-6HP Area 1440 18-21 lbsDirect Only Plus Shipping 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canten OH 44707 Send$lferCeteleg 216484-6810 hmROUSH MFG August 1985 141 Its Time PutA Plug l Jig Motor Mounts HAL PAYNE ENTERPRISES somewhat enlarged able photographically enlarge further scale size needed simply peeled photo emulsion off paper No liquids used simply split emulsion backing X-Acto knife peeled edge down worked first time picture adhered model clear dope finally clear fuel-proofer applied over other markings hand-painted frisket method am looking forward competing trials 1986 US CL Scale Team held near Louisville KY August 2325 1985 Ed Thosedesiringto enter Scale Team Selection Programeither CL RCshould note ently deadline August 4 1985 entry fee $50 Contact John Guenther RR 1 Box 715 Borden IN47l06forapacketof information further details rewarding part hobby/sport achieve level competition thing love mostand being member US World Championships Fits mount up Sin wide last have found relIable way drill tsp engIne mounts Simply clamp mount firewall Insert pins drop engine down pins Slide guides around desired engine location Drill holes through hardened guides Move guides aside tap holes Supports wood avoid deflection drilis tap breakage Tool ready Heat treated stesi guides included dlllIng holes 4-40 end 6-32 holes Additional support block included perfect holes hand drill Money Deck Gusradtee FIy 14 plus *2 shipping charge Calif res add 6% Dealer lequlrles Welcome 31 3LU-3UOO 1843 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 team traveling team delicious frosting Ridiculous/Porter Continued page 66 pushrod bushing Cut -in piece -india brass tubing epoxy center -in hole bellcrank blank making sure perpendicular bellcrank center bearing three presently-empty holes bellcrank will filled nylon bushings Find some nylon material can carve three plugs Ya-in-dia about 1-in length Insert plugs holes plywood mold ends over side plywood hot soldering iron drill 1/16-in hole through center plug Use apiece 3/32-in music wire bellcrank pivot Two short approx -inlong pieces -in brass tubing will used side bellcrank bearing center bellcrank wing outer tubes glued center rib nylon-string suspension system elevator pushrod made 1/16m music wire Z-bends end Two music wire devises installed end holes bellcrank nylon string lead-outs will tied Bend devises shown plans little pins end bellcrank keep devises swinging around backside bellcrank fuel shutoff really quite simple wire holder made glued place pod holds fuel line piece soft iron wire bent proper shape partially pinch off section fuel line held fixed saddle soft iron wire glued straight section music wire fed back bellcrank area kicker arranged moved either direction about 6 bellcrank pinch off fuel line completely Everything arranged shutoff kicker wire moved bellcrank until bellcrank rotated 4750 its neutral position setup requires full swing bellcrank extra bellcrank movement needed kick fuel shutoff wire s little aerodynamic difference model its done top inside loop bottom outside loop using little blip excess control movement However handle/bellcrank geom etry R using custom-made units shown extra blip control movement cannot obtained normal arm/wrist movements unless youre contortionist Youve got intentionally increase control line spacing handle using free hand spread lines farther apart takes little practice get used actually quite easy places very useful new control command Precision Aerobatics flier feature model no excuse losing pattern points because engine overrun Also can quick ly kill engine event has set off too rich too lean can put minimum amount fuel needed fly pattern youll never have underrun either current preferezice fuel tanks PEANUT SCALE MODELS Kite $595 */ ZEROMILES M-18 jd PIETENPOLDRUINE PIPER CUBCOUGAR ANDRESONGIPSY MOTH MUSTANGLACEY M1OGANAGOBIE jjowernd PRAIRIE BIRD 4 $595 SPORT MODELS BABY ACE$649 ONE NIlE 28$695 ONE NITE 16$595 STRINGLESS$495 PECK ROG$195 RADIO 3LIAIPS CONTROLLED II and 13 FOOT LONGKITS OR READY TO FLY NOW IN THREE COLORS GRAY ORANGE YELLOW LOW PRICES CATUOO No 25 $150 Peck0PeIymers 2498 -MALA MESA CA 92041 NEW Monokote Matching Colors & Military Flats 142 Model Aviation -U DOHAVILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 4CYCLE9O120 SEND $200 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 CCINERITE5 BLACK fuelproof paint
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/08
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 140, 141, 142
Its story mans quest gain position US Control Line Scale World Championships team started Stafford B-24 kit RC design modifying itfor line-operated bellcrank control system also carries digital signals various operation functions via servos Alongthewayhediscovered newtechniquesto him shares U Dick Byron R THE 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Kiev USSR very obvious aircraft used competition did perform up expectations flight proficiency required placing near top FAI Scale World Champs competi tion whether Control Line Radio Con trol models performance flight cluding different options can perform bit important static scoring instances flight score has meant difference between winning losing returned Soviet Union decided another aircraft absolute must Texan flying simply sufficiently competi tive However first problem deciding prototype aircraft model miniature got some clues attended 1983 Scale team trials Louisville KY Jeff Perez B-17 seen fly times previously still impressive plane made up mind multi-engine airplane way go advantage having multi-engine flight option also aesthetic influence seems impress judges fliers too started build C-47 changed mind decided build modify Jack Stafford B-24 kit Radio Control Control Line Scale purposes found suitable documentation 62 Model Aviation Top Port-side view authors beautifullyfinished B-24 Liberator Originaiiy Jack Stafford kit Radio Controi modified FAI Controi Line Scale Above Close up main gear retract mechanism Additionai gear above motor gives wheels extra retracting time author desired achieve appropriate scaie effect 4 Left close-up nose art Princess photographically enlarged copied Aerodata magazine emulsion peeled off paper doped fuselage covered dope fuel-proofing Right gun turret panel line detail aircraft first painted silver followed olive drab An X-Acto knife used etching-in panel lines Photos author Aerodata International No 11 Phillip J R Moyes printed Visual Art Press Ltd Oxford England colored threeview drawings other detailing book ample good rendition B-24 However didnt stop spent hours substantial amount money obtain other printed material showing construction techniques de tailing full-size B-24 began construction anticipated major under taking Surprisingly converting RC model CL difficult people seem imagine Because Stafford B-24 has foam wing conversion much simpler would have case built-up wing model size weight requires substantial control system Having built CL Stunters decided same type control system should used B-24a nylon bellcrank pivoting threaded shaft bearings through center wing However stance used Sig nylon bellcrank fitted over 10-3 2 shaft affording great strength bellcranks diameter Mounting bellcrank sturdily center gravity CG main thing dowhile also being sure cleared internal gadgets decided use electronic control system operate functions options basic layout internal controls engine throttles retractable land ing gear operating flaps rotating gun turret figured out before oould get very far construction old EK RC system would have converted operation through control lines conversion went KRD Products 5620 State Ave Kansas City KS 66101 Ken Wilson KRD previously has done such rework Mike Stott Mike Gretz Bill Hamey others converted system direct servo control minimal charge system transmits controlling pulses through control lines decoder model thereby allow ing proportional control rotating gun turret either direction operating flaps throttles retractabale landing gear landing gear major problem plane no way couple both nose gear main gear together servo still have removable wing Fortunately able purchase KRD Products very old Wing Manufacturing retract mechanism operate nose gear unit seemed workable solution servos tried just did have power retract nose gear properly Although noisy powerful unit does job very well main gear different solution required aircraft has 4-in-dia wheels very heavy mounted very long landing gear weight combined leverage powerful system needed able use Janco unit built Jack Stolly Texas though required modification properly work gear time frame Continued page 140 August 1985 63 Left frisketas applied tothe canopy photo showsthe layout method proper canopy painting Right main cockpit frisket place masking tape removed throttle quadrant console just example exquisite detail common throughout entire model Nec essary well competitions Close-up details tail turret Because 1880 far back detailing must done weight conservatIon mind achieve desired CG adding ballast stripes packaged sheet form 36 inches long contain six lengths 18 running feet width A6 I, -in striping trimsheet eight 20 inches suitable making insig nias lettering trimsheet package contains easy-to-follow instructions making size lettering both straight slanted straight edge sharp mod eling knife careful adherence instruc tions some imagination should allow create special designs lettering exact scale model familiar Coverite Graphics products am sure note 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 will get brochure Camouflage color formulas Four new camouflage color formulas have released Pettit Paint Company Inc makers Hobbypoxy paints new colors contemporary USAF air craft use four-color camouflage scheme Dark Tan Medium Green Dark Green Light Gray Dark PLASTICIZER FOR ACRYLICS AND DOPES STOPS CRACKING AND CHIPPING Tan Medium Dark Greens used upper wing surfaces fuselage tail assembly Light Gray used bottom entire plane Aircraft using four-color camouflage include combat aircraft Vietnam War well pres ent-day operational jet- propellerdriven aircraft new formulas follows Dark TanFS 30219 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts HlO White two parts H49 Cub Yellow part H70 Gray part H81 Black Medium GreenFS 34102 four parts H65 Bright Red three parts H49 Cub Yellow three parts H81 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green part H70 Gray part HlO white Dark GreenES 34079 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts H33 Stinson Green two parts H81 Black part H47 Bright Yellow Light GrayES 36622 twelve parts H1O White five parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray Depending need matte gloss finish above formulas should mixed 11 basis following hardeners matte finish mix mulas H05 Flat Hardener gloss finish mix formulas H02/H06 Gloss Hardener Send ideas photos CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 RC CL B-24/Byron Continued page 63 desired pictures shows retract unit after modified addition nylon gear manu factured old servo gears added third gear allows 20 sec retract time produces about 35 lb power flight centrifugal force work will take about much force gear retract properly reliably After having previous difficulties retracting gears decided use extra-large Du-Bro ball links -in piano wire pushrods achieve very positive uplock downiock system works very well will retract landing gear minimal amount strain landing gear has separate battery pack operate does rotating turret radiofor total three on-board battery packs throttles operated retract servo smooth transition extra power just case linkage system between bellcrank throt tles seemed somewhat confusing first using Kraft engine mounts have hole through back able easily fabricate bellcrank system trans fer motion bellcranks above wing ones bottom engine nacelles setup easily works throt tles four 05 25s used power plane B-24 recently completed written after being progress two winters propellers started out Zinger 10-7s shaped formed put together hubs Making props lot work well worth effort non-scale props detract tremendously Scale model ENGLISH FLAIR KITS SEND FOR DETAILS DEALERS INQUIRE Pre-Cut Balsa & Ply Parts Preformed Wire Hardware Tanks Spun Aluminum Cowls Also Available Magnatilla & Puppeteer _____ MORLEY USA ARCHDALE DR LOTTE NC 28210 cej 0-0 t5 .. 2 140 Model Aviation SOUTHERNS SORGHUM & FLEXALL THE STANDARD CONTACT ADHESIVE FOR SHEETING FOAM WINGS WILL NOT ATTACK STYROFOAM CORES DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Hamilton OH 45013 213 738-1576 SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR BARONETTE 9795 49 span 35-45 2 stroke 35-50 4 stroke LEGIONAIRE 9595 52 span 30-40 2 stroke 35-40 4 stroke Send $100 Cash Check Stamps 32 Page Tabloid size illustrated DISCOUNT Catalog Sent 1st Class Mail COMET COX FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GIJILLOWS JETCO K&B PACTRA PECK POLYMER PERFECT SIG STERLING SULLIVAN TOP FLITE & OTHERS PENN VILLEY HODDY CENTER 97 Main St Lanalm Pa 19446 215 655 32663660 0 7 Eu OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$160 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes O9toSOsize $250 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $300 Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop Parts Peoeof P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 242-5967 1 printing markings model except nose art handpainted using frisket method Some better frisket material have used manufactured Ohio Graphic Art Sys tems 26055 Emery Rd Warrensville Hts OH 44128 product very flexible yet can easily removed first steps painting canopy nose Irisket method demark canopy flamework -in tape lay down frisket open areas trimming k X-Acto knife tape removed remained frisket painted over Frisket removed left very fine painted canopy structure thing must noted using frisket system must allow paint cure minimum 24 hours preferably 48 tends allow Erisket shrink slightly pull away edges use too much paint will find paint releasing canopy 2rea unwanted result found ightly trim around frisket very tharp X-Acto knife order cleanly emove frisketa bother like esults painting such items word Princess side firsttrace iton frisket preferably aid light box table light underneath piece frosted glass apply model trim outline painted found impossible remove frisket though lightly wet-sanding 600-grit wet-or-dry paper able remove frisket after sanding through very fine edges technique just stumbled upon worked very well Control Line B-24 weighs 13 lb 7 oz present detailing complete perhaps few ounces will added engine has its own 4-oz fuel tank Flight testing planned springtime Ed Before issue reaches readers though B-24 will difficult transport end lot handle feel encouraged results will worthwhile base finish model Hobbypoxy II wanted fiberglass entire plane great difficulty determining hold glass applying epoxy Experimenting 3Ms No 77 low-tack adhesive found could spray specific areas plane individually allowing about 30 sec drying would hold glass cloth position epoxy applied later went smoothly cloth did bunch up move around procedure able fiberglass entire wing fuselage three nights Sanding didnt go nearly fast what large size model fact didnt blot epoxy remove excess wanted use epoxy filling now model complete Im glad did though must easier ways models lights passing lights bomb lights marker lights etc found model railroad storeintended headlights steam locomotives various scales Building Scale models inter esting because different ways make find little odds ends add much realism kind project may once lifetime very rewarding minor problem encountered duplicating picture girl side fuselage Since prototype aircraft very artistic rendition going duplicate Fortunately Aero data color picture artwork Experience best flying giant scale model marketl Epoxy glass balsa and foam construction2 19~ 901nspsn2-6HP Area 1440 18-21 lbsDirect Only Plus Shipping 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canten OH 44707 Send$lferCeteleg 216484-6810 hmROUSH MFG August 1985 141 Its Time PutA Plug l Jig Motor Mounts HAL PAYNE ENTERPRISES somewhat enlarged able photographically enlarge further scale size needed simply peeled photo emulsion off paper No liquids used simply split emulsion backing X-Acto knife peeled edge down worked first time picture adhered model clear dope finally clear fuel-proofer applied over other markings hand-painted frisket method am looking forward competing trials 1986 US CL Scale Team held near Louisville KY August 2325 1985 Ed Thosedesiringto enter Scale Team Selection Programeither CL RCshould note ently deadline August 4 1985 entry fee $50 Contact John Guenther RR 1 Box 715 Borden IN47l06forapacketof information further details rewarding part hobby/sport achieve level competition thing love mostand being member US World Championships Fits mount up Sin wide last have found relIable way drill tsp engIne mounts Simply clamp mount firewall Insert pins drop engine down pins Slide guides around desired engine location Drill holes through hardened guides Move guides aside tap holes Supports wood avoid deflection drilis tap breakage Tool ready Heat treated stesi guides included dlllIng holes 4-40 end 6-32 holes Additional support block included perfect holes hand drill Money Deck Gusradtee FIy 14 plus *2 shipping charge Calif res add 6% Dealer lequlrles Welcome 31 3LU-3UOO 1843 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 team traveling team delicious frosting Ridiculous/Porter Continued page 66 pushrod bushing Cut -in piece -india brass tubing epoxy center -in hole bellcrank blank making sure perpendicular bellcrank center bearing three presently-empty holes bellcrank will filled nylon bushings Find some nylon material can carve three plugs Ya-in-dia about 1-in length Insert plugs holes plywood mold ends over side plywood hot soldering iron drill 1/16-in hole through center plug Use apiece 3/32-in music wire bellcrank pivot Two short approx -inlong pieces -in brass tubing will used side bellcrank bearing center bellcrank wing outer tubes glued center rib nylon-string suspension system elevator pushrod made 1/16m music wire Z-bends end Two music wire devises installed end holes bellcrank nylon string lead-outs will tied Bend devises shown plans little pins end bellcrank keep devises swinging around backside bellcrank fuel shutoff really quite simple wire holder made glued place pod holds fuel line piece soft iron wire bent proper shape partially pinch off section fuel line held fixed saddle soft iron wire glued straight section music wire fed back bellcrank area kicker arranged moved either direction about 6 bellcrank pinch off fuel line completely Everything arranged shutoff kicker wire moved bellcrank until bellcrank rotated 4750 its neutral position setup requires full swing bellcrank extra bellcrank movement needed kick fuel shutoff wire s little aerodynamic difference model its done top inside loop bottom outside loop using little blip excess control movement However handle/bellcrank geom etry R using custom-made units shown extra blip control movement cannot obtained normal arm/wrist movements unless youre contortionist Youve got intentionally increase control line spacing handle using free hand spread lines farther apart takes little practice get used actually quite easy places very useful new control command Precision Aerobatics flier feature model no excuse losing pattern points because engine overrun Also can quick ly kill engine event has set off too rich too lean can put minimum amount fuel needed fly pattern youll never have underrun either current preferezice fuel tanks PEANUT SCALE MODELS Kite $595 */ ZEROMILES M-18 jd PIETENPOLDRUINE PIPER CUBCOUGAR ANDRESONGIPSY MOTH MUSTANGLACEY M1OGANAGOBIE jjowernd PRAIRIE BIRD 4 $595 SPORT MODELS BABY ACE$649 ONE NIlE 28$695 ONE NITE 16$595 STRINGLESS$495 PECK ROG$195 RADIO 3LIAIPS CONTROLLED II and 13 FOOT LONGKITS OR READY TO FLY NOW IN THREE COLORS GRAY ORANGE YELLOW LOW PRICES CATUOO No 25 $150 Peck0PeIymers 2498 -MALA MESA CA 92041 NEW Monokote Matching Colors & Military Flats 142 Model Aviation -U DOHAVILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 4CYCLE9O120 SEND $200 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 CCINERITE5 BLACK fuelproof paint
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/08
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 140, 141, 142
Its story mans quest gain position US Control Line Scale World Championships team started Stafford B-24 kit RC design modifying itfor line-operated bellcrank control system also carries digital signals various operation functions via servos Alongthewayhediscovered newtechniquesto him shares U Dick Byron R THE 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Kiev USSR very obvious aircraft used competition did perform up expectations flight proficiency required placing near top FAI Scale World Champs competi tion whether Control Line Radio Con trol models performance flight cluding different options can perform bit important static scoring instances flight score has meant difference between winning losing returned Soviet Union decided another aircraft absolute must Texan flying simply sufficiently competi tive However first problem deciding prototype aircraft model miniature got some clues attended 1983 Scale team trials Louisville KY Jeff Perez B-17 seen fly times previously still impressive plane made up mind multi-engine airplane way go advantage having multi-engine flight option also aesthetic influence seems impress judges fliers too started build C-47 changed mind decided build modify Jack Stafford B-24 kit Radio Control Control Line Scale purposes found suitable documentation 62 Model Aviation Top Port-side view authors beautifullyfinished B-24 Liberator Originaiiy Jack Stafford kit Radio Controi modified FAI Controi Line Scale Above Close up main gear retract mechanism Additionai gear above motor gives wheels extra retracting time author desired achieve appropriate scaie effect 4 Left close-up nose art Princess photographically enlarged copied Aerodata magazine emulsion peeled off paper doped fuselage covered dope fuel-proofing Right gun turret panel line detail aircraft first painted silver followed olive drab An X-Acto knife used etching-in panel lines Photos author Aerodata International No 11 Phillip J R Moyes printed Visual Art Press Ltd Oxford England colored threeview drawings other detailing book ample good rendition B-24 However didnt stop spent hours substantial amount money obtain other printed material showing construction techniques de tailing full-size B-24 began construction anticipated major under taking Surprisingly converting RC model CL difficult people seem imagine Because Stafford B-24 has foam wing conversion much simpler would have case built-up wing model size weight requires substantial control system Having built CL Stunters decided same type control system should used B-24a nylon bellcrank pivoting threaded shaft bearings through center wing However stance used Sig nylon bellcrank fitted over 10-3 2 shaft affording great strength bellcranks diameter Mounting bellcrank sturdily center gravity CG main thing dowhile also being sure cleared internal gadgets decided use electronic control system operate functions options basic layout internal controls engine throttles retractable land ing gear operating flaps rotating gun turret figured out before oould get very far construction old EK RC system would have converted operation through control lines conversion went KRD Products 5620 State Ave Kansas City KS 66101 Ken Wilson KRD previously has done such rework Mike Stott Mike Gretz Bill Hamey others converted system direct servo control minimal charge system transmits controlling pulses through control lines decoder model thereby allow ing proportional control rotating gun turret either direction operating flaps throttles retractabale landing gear landing gear major problem plane no way couple both nose gear main gear together servo still have removable wing Fortunately able purchase KRD Products very old Wing Manufacturing retract mechanism operate nose gear unit seemed workable solution servos tried just did have power retract nose gear properly Although noisy powerful unit does job very well main gear different solution required aircraft has 4-in-dia wheels very heavy mounted very long landing gear weight combined leverage powerful system needed able use Janco unit built Jack Stolly Texas though required modification properly work gear time frame Continued page 140 August 1985 63 Left frisketas applied tothe canopy photo showsthe layout method proper canopy painting Right main cockpit frisket place masking tape removed throttle quadrant console just example exquisite detail common throughout entire model Nec essary well competitions Close-up details tail turret Because 1880 far back detailing must done weight conservatIon mind achieve desired CG adding ballast stripes packaged sheet form 36 inches long contain six lengths 18 running feet width A6 I, -in striping trimsheet eight 20 inches suitable making insig nias lettering trimsheet package contains easy-to-follow instructions making size lettering both straight slanted straight edge sharp mod eling knife careful adherence instruc tions some imagination should allow create special designs lettering exact scale model familiar Coverite Graphics products am sure note 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 will get brochure Camouflage color formulas Four new camouflage color formulas have released Pettit Paint Company Inc makers Hobbypoxy paints new colors contemporary USAF air craft use four-color camouflage scheme Dark Tan Medium Green Dark Green Light Gray Dark PLASTICIZER FOR ACRYLICS AND DOPES STOPS CRACKING AND CHIPPING Tan Medium Dark Greens used upper wing surfaces fuselage tail assembly Light Gray used bottom entire plane Aircraft using four-color camouflage include combat aircraft Vietnam War well pres ent-day operational jet- propellerdriven aircraft new formulas follows Dark TanFS 30219 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts HlO White two parts H49 Cub Yellow part H70 Gray part H81 Black Medium GreenFS 34102 four parts H65 Bright Red three parts H49 Cub Yellow three parts H81 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green part H70 Gray part HlO white Dark GreenES 34079 five parts H65 Bright Red three parts H33 Stinson Green two parts H81 Black part H47 Bright Yellow Light GrayES 36622 twelve parts H1O White five parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray Depending need matte gloss finish above formulas should mixed 11 basis following hardeners matte finish mix mulas H05 Flat Hardener gloss finish mix formulas H02/H06 Gloss Hardener Send ideas photos CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 RC CL B-24/Byron Continued page 63 desired pictures shows retract unit after modified addition nylon gear manu factured old servo gears added third gear allows 20 sec retract time produces about 35 lb power flight centrifugal force work will take about much force gear retract properly reliably After having previous difficulties retracting gears decided use extra-large Du-Bro ball links -in piano wire pushrods achieve very positive uplock downiock system works very well will retract landing gear minimal amount strain landing gear has separate battery pack operate does rotating turret radiofor total three on-board battery packs throttles operated retract servo smooth transition extra power just case linkage system between bellcrank throt tles seemed somewhat confusing first using Kraft engine mounts have hole through back able easily fabricate bellcrank system trans fer motion bellcranks above wing ones bottom engine nacelles setup easily works throt tles four 05 25s used power plane B-24 recently completed written after being progress two winters propellers started out Zinger 10-7s shaped formed put together hubs Making props lot work well worth effort non-scale props detract tremendously Scale model ENGLISH FLAIR KITS SEND FOR DETAILS DEALERS INQUIRE Pre-Cut Balsa & Ply Parts Preformed Wire Hardware Tanks Spun Aluminum Cowls Also Available Magnatilla & Puppeteer _____ MORLEY USA ARCHDALE DR LOTTE NC 28210 cej 0-0 t5 .. 2 140 Model Aviation SOUTHERNS SORGHUM & FLEXALL THE STANDARD CONTACT ADHESIVE FOR SHEETING FOAM WINGS WILL NOT ATTACK STYROFOAM CORES DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Hamilton OH 45013 213 738-1576 SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR BARONETTE 9795 49 span 35-45 2 stroke 35-50 4 stroke LEGIONAIRE 9595 52 span 30-40 2 stroke 35-40 4 stroke Send $100 Cash Check Stamps 32 Page Tabloid size illustrated DISCOUNT Catalog Sent 1st Class Mail COMET COX FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GIJILLOWS JETCO K&B PACTRA PECK POLYMER PERFECT SIG STERLING SULLIVAN TOP FLITE & OTHERS PENN VILLEY HODDY CENTER 97 Main St Lanalm Pa 19446 215 655 32663660 0 7 Eu OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$160 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes O9toSOsize $250 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $300 Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop Parts Peoeof P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 242-5967 1 printing markings model except nose art handpainted using frisket method Some better frisket material have used manufactured Ohio Graphic Art Sys tems 26055 Emery Rd Warrensville Hts OH 44128 product very flexible yet can easily removed first steps painting canopy nose Irisket method demark canopy flamework -in tape lay down frisket open areas trimming k X-Acto knife tape removed remained frisket painted over Frisket removed left very fine painted canopy structure thing must noted using frisket system must allow paint cure minimum 24 hours preferably 48 tends allow Erisket shrink slightly pull away edges use too much paint will find paint releasing canopy 2rea unwanted result found ightly trim around frisket very tharp X-Acto knife order cleanly emove frisketa bother like esults painting such items word Princess side firsttrace iton frisket preferably aid light box table light underneath piece frosted glass apply model trim outline painted found impossible remove frisket though lightly wet-sanding 600-grit wet-or-dry paper able remove frisket after sanding through very fine edges technique just stumbled upon worked very well Control Line B-24 weighs 13 lb 7 oz present detailing complete perhaps few ounces will added engine has its own 4-oz fuel tank Flight testing planned springtime Ed Before issue reaches readers though B-24 will difficult transport end lot handle feel encouraged results will worthwhile base finish model Hobbypoxy II wanted fiberglass entire plane great difficulty determining hold glass applying epoxy Experimenting 3Ms No 77 low-tack adhesive found could spray specific areas plane individually allowing about 30 sec drying would hold glass cloth position epoxy applied later went smoothly cloth did bunch up move around procedure able fiberglass entire wing fuselage three nights Sanding didnt go nearly fast what large size model fact didnt blot epoxy remove excess wanted use epoxy filling now model complete Im glad did though must easier ways models lights passing lights bomb lights marker lights etc found model railroad storeintended headlights steam locomotives various scales Building Scale models inter esting because different ways make find little odds ends add much realism kind project may once lifetime very rewarding minor problem encountered duplicating picture girl side fuselage Since prototype aircraft very artistic rendition going duplicate Fortunately Aero data color picture artwork Experience best flying giant scale model marketl Epoxy glass balsa and foam construction2 19~ 901nspsn2-6HP Area 1440 18-21 lbsDirect Only Plus Shipping 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canten OH 44707 Send$lferCeteleg 216484-6810 hmROUSH MFG August 1985 141 Its Time PutA Plug l Jig Motor Mounts HAL PAYNE ENTERPRISES somewhat enlarged able photographically enlarge further scale size needed simply peeled photo emulsion off paper No liquids used simply split emulsion backing X-Acto knife peeled edge down worked first time picture adhered model clear dope finally clear fuel-proofer applied over other markings hand-painted frisket method am looking forward competing trials 1986 US CL Scale Team held near Louisville KY August 2325 1985 Ed Thosedesiringto enter Scale Team Selection Programeither CL RCshould note ently deadline August 4 1985 entry fee $50 Contact John Guenther RR 1 Box 715 Borden IN47l06forapacketof information further details rewarding part hobby/sport achieve level competition thing love mostand being member US World Championships Fits mount up Sin wide last have found relIable way drill tsp engIne mounts Simply clamp mount firewall Insert pins drop engine down pins Slide guides around desired engine location Drill holes through hardened guides Move guides aside tap holes Supports wood avoid deflection drilis tap breakage Tool ready Heat treated stesi guides included dlllIng holes 4-40 end 6-32 holes Additional support block included perfect holes hand drill Money Deck Gusradtee FIy 14 plus *2 shipping charge Calif res add 6% Dealer lequlrles Welcome 31 3LU-3UOO 1843 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 team traveling team delicious frosting Ridiculous/Porter Continued page 66 pushrod bushing Cut -in piece -india brass tubing epoxy center -in hole bellcrank blank making sure perpendicular bellcrank center bearing three presently-empty holes bellcrank will filled nylon bushings Find some nylon material can carve three plugs Ya-in-dia about 1-in length Insert plugs holes plywood mold ends over side plywood hot soldering iron drill 1/16-in hole through center plug Use apiece 3/32-in music wire bellcrank pivot Two short approx -inlong pieces -in brass tubing will used side bellcrank bearing center bellcrank wing outer tubes glued center rib nylon-string suspension system elevator pushrod made 1/16m music wire Z-bends end Two music wire devises installed end holes bellcrank nylon string lead-outs will tied Bend devises shown plans little pins end bellcrank keep devises swinging around backside bellcrank fuel shutoff really quite simple wire holder made glued place pod holds fuel line piece soft iron wire bent proper shape partially pinch off section fuel line held fixed saddle soft iron wire glued straight section music wire fed back bellcrank area kicker arranged moved either direction about 6 bellcrank pinch off fuel line completely Everything arranged shutoff kicker wire moved bellcrank until bellcrank rotated 4750 its neutral position setup requires full swing bellcrank extra bellcrank movement needed kick fuel shutoff wire s little aerodynamic difference model its done top inside loop bottom outside loop using little blip excess control movement However handle/bellcrank geom etry R using custom-made units shown extra blip control movement cannot obtained normal arm/wrist movements unless youre contortionist Youve got intentionally increase control line spacing handle using free hand spread lines farther apart takes little practice get used actually quite easy places very useful new control command Precision Aerobatics flier feature model no excuse losing pattern points because engine overrun Also can quick ly kill engine event has set off too rich too lean can put minimum 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